Professional Effectiveness Library

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Library Overview

Take control of your future and build a brighter career with our Professional Effectiveness Learning Library. This library provides you with access to thousands of digital learning assets designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge that enable professionals to both succeed and exceed in the workplace.

The learning available in this library can boost your workplace performance and even help you develop leadership and organisational skills that could lead to a new role or promotion. From Communication Skills to Team Building, Collaboration and Management, this library presents a suite of Video Courses, Audiobooks and eBooks that allow you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere - via mobile app, computer or tablet.

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Included in this Library

The Open Colleges Professional Effectiveness Library is the perfect learning platform for employees or managers who want to focus on their own develop and truly achieve their potential. It’s a tool for those who aren’t content to sit still – for the self-developers, the go-getters and the high achievers. If you’re striving for something better in your professional life, this is the library for you.

This library is also perfect for those entering the workforce who may feel out of their depth and want to study a wide range of business-specific skills to grow into their role, gain confidence and exceed expectations.

Where can this take me? (Career pathways)

The Professional Effectiveness Library is an ideal accompaniment for those studying a business qualification, or for current students who expect to enter a corporate career. Covering a wide breadth of topics, this suite of self-development skills will also create a great foundation for going on to study more formal qualifications including:

Thanks to its anytime, anywhere availability, the Open Colleges Professional Effectiveness Library is the perfect way to build your own knowledge, establish new skills and unleash your true business potential.

Pay a one-time fee for access to a single library featuring thousands of digital assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). Upon subscribing users are provided with a username and password which allow you to access our Learning Portal.

Select the Subscribe button and you will be taken to the checkout process. Follow the simple steps which include; filling in your details, paying the one-off fee (via Mastercard or Visa), reading and agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

When you finish the registration process, within minutes you will be emailed a receipt. You will also be emailed a username/password with instructions on how to access our Learning Portal.

Once in the Learning Portal your specific library content is available for viewing. Using the Library menu link or simply searching using a keyword is the best way to discover your new learning materials. We have created various articles with tips and tricks how to get the most out of your Learning Library.

What are Open Colleges Learning Libraries?

Our Learning Libraries are essentially collections of learning assets (created by our partner Skillsoft) which you can utilise to improve your skill set and bridge knowledge gaps. When you subscribe to a library, based on your subscription you get either 6 or 12 months access to the assets within that specific library. Assets include short Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks which can be accessed via desktop and mobile devices.

What happens when my subscription ends?

Most importantly we will not renewal your subscription automatically or without your consent. Coming up to the date of your expiry you will receive an email which details how to renew your library subscription for another year if you choose to. Rest assure you are in control and there is definitely NO AUTO RENEWAL as we do not store your credit card details.

Are there any tests or exams on the Video Course content?

While there are no official exams or tests to our courses, there are multiple answer quizzes at the end of video courses which attempt to gauge a users understanding of the course content. We set 85% as the pass mark to be confident that a user has a good understanding of the topic.

Can I call Open Colleges and buy a Learning Library subscription over the phone?

Unfortunately we can not facilitate our Learning Libraries offline via the phone. If you have a question regarding our Learning Libraries please use the "Got Questions?" tab on this page. We aim to answer all your questions on the same business day.

What are the minimum desktop and mobile requirements to view and use the Learning Libraries?

What do I need? (Minimum Requirements)

Our digital collection is ideally accessed with a fast broadband connection to enjoy a smooth learning experience. Assets can also be viewed over your mobile 4G connection with our iPhone or Android mobile application.

Skills Desktop Portal (Powered by Percipio) - Minimum requirements

For all browsers, the minimum supported screen resolution is 1024x768.

Do all eBooks have a matching Audiobook counterpart?

Please do not assume that if we offer a particular eBook within a Library that there is ALWAYS a corresponding Audiobook of the same title. Likewise with our Audiobook titles, please do not assume that there is an eBook version of the same title by default.

While this may be the case in many instances, you should definitely confirm this by browsing for your specific title and desired format before purchasing.

Who is Skillsoft and who updates, creates and curates all the learning content?

Skillsoft is an educational technology company that produces learning management system software and learning content in the form of multi-modal courses, videos and micro-learning modules. In Australia Skillsoft provides learning content for various major Australian corporations.

In an Australian first, Open Colleges has partnered with Skillsoft to offer (Skillsoft based) learning content direct to the consumer via our Learning Libraries.

Will I receive a certificate or statement of attainment when I complete video courses found within Learning Libraries?

Our Learning Libraries are not qualification-led. Instead, they are designed to offer speedy learning experiences that quickly build skills and bridge knowledge gaps. As such, you will not receive a qualification for completing the available video courses. If you’re interested in going on to study a recognised qualification, Open Colleges offer a wide range of nationally-recognised qualifications which can be browsed from our home page.

How do I access the Learning Library I purchased?

Once you’ve purchased a library subscription, you’ll receive an email containing login information and simple instructions on how to get started and access your content within our portal. If you have not received an email please check your Spam or Junk folders within your email program to make sure it has not accidentally been filtered by your email program.

Will I get access to new courses and assets during my subscription?

Absolutely. Our content teams are adding new Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks regularly to the various libraries. You can expect your library to grow over the 12 month period.

Why do some libraries cost more than others?

Prices for our Learning Libraries are based on the breadth of content assets contained within each collection. As not all collections contain the same amount of content, we have priced them appropriately to offer the best value for money.

I notice some eBooks, Audiobooks and Video Courses are shared by multiple collections? Why is that? Which collection is right for me?

Across all our skills collections there are approximately 18,000 unique assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). These assets can appear in multiple collections if they are applicable to other topics. For example, there are Leadership Video Courses included in the Business Skills & Productivity collection, which also appear again in the Leadership & Collaboration Collection. To choose the right collection, you should select the one that best matches your aspirations. For example the Leadership & Collaboration Collection would be ideal to purchase if you were specifically looking to hone your Leadership skills, yet if you are looking to build more general business skills, you could choose the Business Skills & Productivity collection.

Can I get support with courses and content when using my Library subscription?

Although we have made every effort to make our Learning Portal as simple to use as possible, you can access support via the platform's menu after logging in. Here you can ask technical questions relating to navigating content or getting around the portal.

Open Colleges does not offer support on the course content from a tutoring\knowledge perspective. Please feel free to direct any other questions to skills@opencolleges.edu.au .

Is my subscription refundable?

Subscriptions are not refundable, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions and to browse Library assets to make an informed decision regarding subscribing to a Learning Library.

Enquiries

Got a question on our Learning Libraries? We aim to answer your questions same business day.

Library Overview

Take control of your future and build a brighter career with our Professional Effectiveness Learning Library. This library provides you with access to thousands of digital learning assets designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge that enable professionals to both succeed and exceed in the workplace.

The learning available in this library can boost your workplace performance and even help you develop leadership and organisational skills that could lead to a new role or promotion. From Communication Skills to Team Building, Collaboration and Management, this library presents a suite of Video Courses, Audiobooks and eBooks that allow you to learn at your own pace, anytime, anywhere - via mobile app, computer or tablet.

Why Subscribe to this Library?

Communicate more effectively by understanding Communication Essentials that include Conversation Transformation and Develop your Assertiveness.

Develop yourself and others with channels that include Leadership Foundations, Managing & Developing People and Leading Teams.

Improve business efficiency by building skills in Customer Relationships, Digital Transformation and Business Processes.

Maximise your potential to become the best professional you can be with Time Management, Accountability and Goal Setting skills.

Learn Your Way - Watch, Read or Listen

How it works

Pay a one-time fee for access to a single library featuring thousands of digital assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). Upon subscribing users are provided with a username and password which allow you to access our Learning Portal.

Select the Subscribe button and you will be taken to the checkout process. Follow the simple steps which include; filling in your details, paying the one-off fee (via Mastercard or Visa), reading and agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

When you finish the registration process, within minutes you will be emailed a receipt. You will also be emailed a username/password with instructions on how to access our Learning Portal.

Once in the Learning Portal your specific library content is available for viewing. Using the Library menu link or simply searching using a keyword is the best way to discover your new learning materials. We have created various articles with tips and tricks how to get the most out of your Learning Library.

Who's this for?

The Open Colleges Professional Effectiveness Library is the perfect learning platform for employees or managers who want to focus on their own develop and truly achieve their potential. It’s a tool for those who aren’t content to sit still – for the self-developers, the go-getters and the high achievers. If you’re striving for something better in your professional life, this is the library for you.

This library is also perfect for those entering the workforce who may feel out of their depth and want to study a wide range of business-specific skills to grow into their role, gain confidence and exceed expectations.

Where can this take me? (Career pathways)

The Professional Effectiveness Library is an ideal accompaniment for those studying a business qualification, or for current students who expect to enter a corporate career. Covering a wide breadth of topics, this suite of self-development skills will also create a great foundation for going on to study more formal qualifications including:

Thanks to its anytime, anywhere availability, the Open Colleges Professional Effectiveness Library is the perfect way to build your own knowledge, establish new skills and unleash your true business potential.

FAQs

Our Learning Libraries are essentially collections of learning assets (created by our partner Skillsoft) which you can utilise to improve your skill set and bridge knowledge gaps. When you subscribe to a library, based on your subscription you get either 6 or 12 months access to the assets within that specific library. Assets include short Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks which can be accessed via desktop and mobile devices.

Most importantly we will not renewal your subscription automatically or without your consent. Coming up to the date of your expiry you will receive an email which details how to renew your library subscription for another year if you choose to. Rest assure you are in control and there is definitely NO AUTO RENEWAL as we do not store your credit card details.

While there are no official exams or tests to our courses, there are multiple answer quizzes at the end of video courses which attempt to gauge a users understanding of the course content. We set 85% as the pass mark to be confident that a user has a good understanding of the topic.

Unfortunately we can not facilitate our Learning Libraries offline via the phone. If you have a question regarding our Learning Libraries please use the "Got Questions?" tab on this page. We aim to answer all your questions on the same business day.

What do I need? (Minimum Requirements)

Our digital collection is ideally accessed with a fast broadband connection to enjoy a smooth learning experience. Assets can also be viewed over your mobile 4G connection with our iPhone or Android mobile application.

Skills Desktop Portal (Powered by Percipio) - Minimum requirements

For all browsers, the minimum supported screen resolution is 1024x768.

Please do not assume that if we offer a particular eBook within a Library that there is ALWAYS a corresponding Audiobook of the same title. Likewise with our Audiobook titles, please do not assume that there is an eBook version of the same title by default.

While this may be the case in many instances, you should definitely confirm this by browsing for your specific title and desired format before purchasing.

Skillsoft is an educational technology company that produces learning management system software and learning content in the form of multi-modal courses, videos and micro-learning modules. In Australia Skillsoft provides learning content for various major Australian corporations.

In an Australian first, Open Colleges has partnered with Skillsoft to offer (Skillsoft based) learning content direct to the consumer via our Learning Libraries.

Our Learning Libraries are not qualification-led. Instead, they are designed to offer speedy learning experiences that quickly build skills and bridge knowledge gaps. As such, you will not receive a qualification for completing the available video courses. If you’re interested in going on to study a recognised qualification, Open Colleges offer a wide range of nationally-recognised qualifications which can be browsed from our home page.

Once you’ve purchased a library subscription, you’ll receive an email containing login information and simple instructions on how to get started and access your content within our portal. If you have not received an email please check your Spam or Junk folders within your email program to make sure it has not accidentally been filtered by your email program.

Prices for our Learning Libraries are based on the breadth of content assets contained within each collection. As not all collections contain the same amount of content, we have priced them appropriately to offer the best value for money.

Across all our skills collections there are approximately 18,000 unique assets (Video Courses, eBooks and Audiobooks). These assets can appear in multiple collections if they are applicable to other topics. For example, there are Leadership Video Courses included in the Business Skills & Productivity collection, which also appear again in the Leadership & Collaboration Collection. To choose the right collection, you should select the one that best matches your aspirations. For example the Leadership & Collaboration Collection would be ideal to purchase if you were specifically looking to hone your Leadership skills, yet if you are looking to build more general business skills, you could choose the Business Skills & Productivity collection.

Although we have made every effort to make our Learning Portal as simple to use as possible, you can access support via the platform's menu after logging in. Here you can ask technical questions relating to navigating content or getting around the portal.

Open Colleges does not offer support on the course content from a tutoring\knowledge perspective. Please feel free to direct any other questions to skills@opencolleges.edu.au .

Subscriptions are not refundable, subject to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. We encourage you to read our Terms and Conditions and to browse Library assets to make an informed decision regarding subscribing to a Learning Library.

Enquiries

Got a question on our Learning Libraries? We aim to answer your questions same business day.

I Know How She Does it: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

This audio edition presents powerful insights from 1001 actual days in the lives of high-achieving women and provides a framework ... Read more

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Audiobook

Duration: 7 hours 36 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Laura Vanderkam

I Know How She Does it: How Successful Women Make the Most of Their Time

This audio edition presents powerful insights from 1001 actual days in the lives of high-achieving women and provides a framework for anyone who wants to thrive at both work and life. Read by the author.

The Woman Road Warrior: An Expert's Guide to Domestic and International Business Travel, Second Edition

Tailored specifically to the needs of modern businesswomen, this unique resource covers every aspect of business travel, from usin... Read more

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eBook

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Kathleen Ameche

The Woman Road Warrior: An Expert's Guide to Domestic and International Business Travel, Second Edition

Tailored specifically to the needs of modern businesswomen, this unique resource covers every aspect of business travel, from using a travel agent vs. self-planning to navigating airport hassles to finding transportation options in the destination city.

Your Own Terms: A Woman's Guide to Taking Charge of Any Negotiation

Filled with guidelines, stories, and exercises to illuminate the psychology of negotiation, this empowering book will help women l... Read more

READ
eBook

Duration: 3 hours 54 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Ann Bidou,Yasmin Davidds

Your Own Terms: A Woman's Guide to Taking Charge of Any Negotiation

Filled with guidelines, stories, and exercises to illuminate the psychology of negotiation, this empowering book will help women learn the skills to win on their own terms - and open doors they never knew were shut.

Tapping the Wisdom that Surrounds You: Mentorship and Women

Expert Insights on Women in Leadership

Despite the closing gender gap, we still need more women in leadership. It?s not about balancing the scale; it?s about harnessing ... Read more

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Video Course

Duration: 1 hour 29 minutes

Level: Everyone

Expert Insights on Women in Leadership

Despite the closing gender gap, we still need more women in leadership. It?s not about balancing the scale; it?s about harnessing a powerful resource. Here?s why you want?and need?more women at the top.

Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers

In Fearless and Free, author Wendy Sachs discusses what it means to be a woman working in today?s corporate world and the triumphs... Read more

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Book Summary

Duration: 10 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Wendy Sachs

Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers

In Fearless and Free, author Wendy Sachs discusses what it means to be a woman working in today?s corporate world and the triumphs and challenges you'll encounter as you work to achieve the life you envisioned. In this Summary, we discuss the salient points of the book based on our interpretation of its contents.

The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success

Helping women speak out, take risks, and assume leadership positions with assurance, this powerful book moves beyond research and ... Read more

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eBook

Duration: 3 hours 08 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Grace Killelea

The Confidence Effect: Every Woman's Guide to the Attitude That Attracts Success

Helping women speak out, take risks, and assume leadership positions with assurance, this powerful book moves beyond research and statistics to focus on what?s really important: how women can become more confident, one step at a time, and claim the success they deserve.

Women and Leadership

Offering a comprehensive account of women's barriers to leadership, this essential book draws on extensive research and a survey o... Read more

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eBook

Duration: 6 hours 08 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Deborah L. Rhode

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Offering a comprehensive account of women's barriers to leadership, this essential book draws on extensive research and a survey of prominent female leaders, and explores the reasons for gender inequity in leadership and identifies compelling solutions.

The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

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eBook

Duration: 3 hours 53 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Bonnie Marcus

The Politics of Promotion: How High-Achieving Women Get Ahead and Stay Ahead

Offering women the tools and guidance they need to successfully navigate the realities of their organization, this book provides a unique and proven method for becoming a bigger player in the workplace and avoiding unexpected trip-ups that can add years to the climb?or end it for good.

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This course examines the issues facing women leaders and how to change your personal views to help overcome these issues, includin... Read more

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Video Course

Duration: 18 minutes

Level: Everyone

Gender and Leadership

This course examines the issues facing women leaders and how to change your personal views to help overcome these issues, including why gender still matters. You'll also learn how to develop competence, confidence, and a personal brand.

Finding Your Moxie: Myths and Lies Successful Women Kick to the Curb

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Level: Everyone

Author: Debra Fox

Finding Your Moxie: Myths and Lies Successful Women Kick to the Curb

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Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers

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eBook

Duration: 3 hours 47 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Wendy Sachs

Fearless and Free: How Smart Women Pivot and Relaunch Their Careers

Based on talks with a wide range of women who faced down fears, roadblocks, and failures to reinvent themselves, this inspiring book weaves their insights and experiences together with current research and actionable advice.

Real Women, Real Leaders: Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World

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eBook

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Level: Everyone

Author: Kathleen Hurley,Priscilla Shumway (eds)

Real Women, Real Leaders: Surviving and Succeeding in the Business World

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Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose

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eBook

Duration: 4 hours 08 minutes

Level: Everyone

Author: Kathy Caprino

Breakdown, Breakthrough: The Professional Woman's Guide to Claiming a Life of Passion, Power, and Purpose

Identifying twelve specific challenges professional women face, this concrete, practical book offers working women who are stressed, stuck, and dissatisfied access to new inspiration, hope, and a definite plan of action.

*Note - Assets are added and removed on a daily basis. The contents of your library may differ slightly to what is represented above. Usually your library will contain more assets than what is represented in the channels above.